Suffrage wagon in exhibit, “From Seneca Falls to the Supreme Court”

“The Spirit of 1776” (Grandmother Edna Kearns’ suffrage campaign wagon) is displayed in the Hall of Governors at the NYS capitol in Albany through May 2012. What a dream come true, and something so many of us have been visualizing for so long. The exhibit honoring the accomplishments of NYS women is under the auspices of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s office, and here’s the press release distributed to spread the word. And other information: Link #1, Link #2. The exhibit opened during Women’s History Month, and what a perfect way to celebrate. And don’t forget to take a look at the article by Tara Bloyd (Edna Kearns’ great-granddaughter) that appeared in “Albany Kid” this past week. Its focus is little Serena Kearns who played a role in the movement as a suffrage poster child.

I have to note, though, on the display, that Paul and Burns are more properly seen as the third generation of suffrage activists. The generation of Carrie Chapman Catt and Harriot Stanton Blatch seems to have been skipped somehow.